Bruges (Brugge) is a city located in the area northern Belgium and that it is attractive because as we walk through its streets we are transferred to a magical environment where fairy tales are reality. This city has a neo-gothic historical center which is recognized since the beginning of the XNUMXst century as Heritage and that was recognized in 2002 as European Capital of Culture.
Beside Amsterdam y Stockholm, Witches is recognized for the number of channels and bridges it has, in addition to its impressive structures of medieval architecture. If we go to visit bruges we can visit the following for free attractions:
Main Square. Also called the Grote Markt, this area of Bruges is surrounded by important tourist attractions such as the Hall of Tissues, the Provincial Palace, and the Watchtower monument that represents the autonomy of the city. In this area we will also find antique shops, restaurants, bars and others.
Cathedral of San Salvador. Built in the XNUMXth century, this cathedral is the oldest church in the city and stands out for being influenced by various artistic styles such as Roman, Gothic, Neo-Gothic and Flowery Gothic.
Beguinage. Located behind the popular Lake of Love, this tourist attraction is ideal to get away a bit from the bustle of the city and get closer to the stage of the middle ages of the city. Here lived in ancient times nuns who embroidered lace, cared for the sick and, although they made vows of purity, they did not make those of poverty so they lived with all the luxury of the time.
Dams. A town on the outskirts of the city and where we can arrive after half an hour by boat through one of the main channels of Flanders. In Damme we can go through colorful landscapes, trails and natural parks.
If we go to visit bruges and we want to visit more attractions we can acquire the Bruges City Card (the price is 12 euros per day and for 5 euros we can buy a bonus per day extra to those included in the card). With this card we will be able to access more than twenty museums and places of interest for free, including taking boat trips or being part of the city tours that are carried out by minibus. With Bruges City Card We will get a discount on tickets to theater and cinema presentations, as well as discounts on car and bicycle rentals.
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